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The Character of Xerxes, an Oriental Prince
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The podcast discusses Xerxes, an Oriental prince born to rule without tolerance for opposition or setbacks. Historians like A.R. Byrne have pointed out that there are some good qualities to Xerxes that are often overlooked in traditional narratives.
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